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Issue #012
Spotlighting Local Upper Merion Area Life
In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🧠 Local Trivia
☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather
📅 Upper Merion Area Events
🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events
🎸Live Music Locations
🗳️ David McCormick Wins Key Senate Seat in Pennsylvania, Defeating Longtime Democrat Bob Casey
🛝 West Conshohocken Secures $500K Grant to Transform MacKenzie Park
🔥 Fire Risk Warning Issued for Southeastern Pennsylvania Due to Winds and Dry Conditions
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
Local Trivia
Today’s Question: Which notable historical figure attended services at Christ Church (Old Swedes Church) in Swedesburg, Pennsylvania?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Head over to our Facebook Page to share your answer in the comments. One correct commenter will have their name put on the Winner’s Wheel for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment of their choice.
Yesterday’s Answer: West Conshohocken used to be called BALLIGOMINGO prior to its incorporation in 1874.
November 8
Vist Santa Clause @ the KOP Mall (Plaza)
Live Music 🎸
Former Strangers @ Peppers (8:30)🌶️
Patrick Beissel (5-7) and Hot Sauce Junkies (8:30-11:30) @ Screwballs⚾
Ty Kingsley @ Taphouse 23 (5-8)
One and a Quarter (90’s rock) @ The Ribhouse (9-1 p.m.) 🐷
November 9
Princess’s Royal Ball @ Sheraton Valley Forge (10-5 p.m.)
Low Light Threat Identification and Engagement @King’s Shooters
Live Music 🎸
Chillin w/ Charlie @ Peppers (8:30)🌶️
Big Whiskey @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30) ⚾
Brian Dibiagio @ Taphouse 23 (5-8)
Atomic Blonde and the Sneaks @ The Ribhouse (9-1 p.m.) 🐷
November 10
NRA instructor CCW @ Kings Shooters
Live Music 🎸
Olde City Rock and Soul @ Peppers (5:00)🌶️
November 11 - VETERAN’S DAY
Skills and Drills 201 @ Kings Shooters (7-9 p.m.)
King of Prussia Career Fair @ The Alloy King of Prussia
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Student Spotlight
Name: Claire Debeaupre
Grade: 3rd
School: Candlebrook Elementary
Spotlight Criteria:
Sportsmanship and Athletic achievement
Perseverance and Resilience
Special Skill and Hobbies
About Claire:
Claire has been competitively racing quarter midgets for the last 3 years. She works incredibly hard to be the best at her sport, racing 2-3 days a week during the season, and putting in many hours of practive whenever she can. She is one of a handful of female racers in the area, and she has achieved man wins and a number of track records. She is an excellent role model for other female racers, and she always maintains a positive and encouraging attitude, even when races don’t go her way.
More about Claire: When not racing, Claire is also a member of the Philadelphia Girls Choir, and was selected to sing in The Nutcracker at the Kimmel Center this December. She plans to participate in Girls on the Run this year, and she has just started playing the viola in her school orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys sewing and fashion, as well as spending time with her family and pets (two cats, four chickens, a jumping spider, and lots of fish).
Have a UMASD student you’d like to spotlight? We’d Love to Hear About Them!
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Upcoming Events:
11/8-10: 6th and 7th grade present WILL WONKA
11/23: Basketball preseason begins
SCHOOL BOARD SPOTLIGHT
Meet Your Board
Upcoming meetings:
11/11: Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting
11/18: Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee
Resources:
West Conshohocken Secures $500K Grant to Transform MacKenzie Park
West Conshohocken Borough has received a $500,000 grant from Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account program to support a comprehensive renovation of MacKenzie Park. The grant will fund a new park pavilion, an upgraded outdoor basketball court facility, and improvements to stormwater management. Council President Stephen Blumenthal highlighted the community benefit of the project, which requires no matching funds. The borough will continue to pursue further funding and seek community input as the project progresses.
David McCormick Wins Key Senate Seat in Pennsylvania, Defeating Longtime Democrat Bob Casey
David McCormick, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, has won Pennsylvania's pivotal U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democratic Senator Bob Casey in a costly and closely watched race. McCormick’s campaign emphasized Casey’s alignment with policies blamed for inflation and domestic issues, and he drew on significant support from high-profile Republicans, including Donald Trump, who also performed well in Pennsylvania. While Casey’s campaign has not conceded, citing uncounted ballots, McCormick’s win marks a blow to Pennsylvania’s Democratic stronghold and strengthens the Republicans' new Senate majority.
Fire Risk Warning Issued for Southeastern Pennsylvania Due to Winds and Dry Conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Friday in several Pennsylvania counties, citing high winds and low humidity, which could lead to rapidly spreading fires. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning, secure burn barrels, safely discard smoking materials, and monitor any outdoor fires closely. These steps are crucial in reducing wildfire risk during these conditions.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
Notable Dates/Resources:
11/4: Fall Leaf Collection Begins
11/7: Budget Workshop
UM Township Directory:
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH
Notable Dates/Resources:
11/4: Community Events Committee (6:30 p.m.)
11/14: Public Safety Committee (7:00 p.m.)
11/18: Finance and Small Business Economic Development Committees (6:30 p.m.)
Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection
Bridgeport Borough Directory:
BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
Notables Dates/Resources:
11/4: Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee (6:30 p.m.)
11/5: Borough offices CLOSED
11/7: Planning Commission Meeting (7-8 p.m.)
11/11: Borough offices CLOSED
11/19: Council Meeting (7 p.m.)
11/21: Borough offices CLOSED
Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:
HOW DID WE DO?
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